As part of our commitment
to recognizing the power of partnerships, the Central Canada SFI Implementation
Committee welcomes organizations that wish to participate on the Committee
as a Supporter. The SIC recognizes that a strong network of local
partners can inspire collaboration and present unique opportunities for
all involved.

SIC Supporters share goals with respect to the promotion of
sustainable forest management and the principles of the SFI Standard.

For more information on how your organization can become an
SIC Supporter, please contact your local Central Canada SIC member company.
A sample Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is available here for review.
This document is a sample only and can be customized to suit your organizations'
values.

Workplace Safety
North
June 27, 2017

“Workplace Safety North is very pleased to partner with the Central
Canada SFI Implementation Committee, and to expand and enhance health and
safety in the forest products industry, and with independent loggers, by
sharing the latest information, resources, and leading practices with the
network.”

Tom Welton
Director, Industrial
Workplace Safety North

FP Innovations
January 10, 2017

"FPInnovations is pleased to be part of the Central Canada SFI
Implementation Committee network as it furthers our opportunity to offer
research and training and thereby contribute to the growth and prosperity
of a forest sector committed to sustainable forest management"

Glen Legere, ing.f.,M.ing
Acting Research Manager
FPInnovations

Ontario Forest Industry Association
September 1, 2016

"The Ontario Forest Industry Association works hard to build public
awareness and understanding of the forest industry and the responsible
forest management of its members. Our partnership with the Central Canada
SFI Implementation Committee serves as a great opportunity to further
our communication network and promote Ontario's great track record of
sustainable management of its working forest."

"The vision of the Canadian Forest Service is to create an
innovative, globally competitive forest sector - rooted in sustainable
forests - creating prosperity for Canadians. Having our scientist
community partnered with the Central Canada SFI Implementation Committee
is a significant opportunity to communicate our current science and maintain
dialogue regarding the research needs of industry."

Dr. David Nanang,
Director-General, NRCAN, CFS & GLFC

Ontario Ministry
of Natural Resources and Forestry
February 6, 2013

"Ontario is committed to sustainable forest management practices
that ensure the long-term health of our forests. The )MNRF supports
the spirit of partnership and collaboration found in the SIC network
to foster the implementation of sustainable forest management practices
in Ontario."

"The Canadian Institute of Forestry - Institute forestier du
Canada is proud to work with SFI across Canada, through our new grassroots
network CIF-SEEK (Science-Extension-Educaiton-Knowledge). By
working together to promote and implement sound forest science that
informs policy, and improves planning and practice, we will succeed in
managing our forests to achieve ecological, social and economic sustainability."

- John F. Pineau
Chief Executive Officer President directeur general

Lakehead University
Faculty of Natural Resources Management
January 25, 2013

"The Faculty of Natural Resources Management at Lakehead
University is a proud supporter of the Central Canada SFI Implementation
Committee. Principles of the SFI standard align wonderfully
with our vision of a balanced approach to sustainable resource management
that is founded on collaboration, continual improvement and life long
learning."

- Dr. Ulf Runesson
Dean Faculty of Natural Resource Management

Manitoba Forestry Association
January 2, 2013

"The Manitoba Forestry Association's Private Land Resource
Planning program is committed to sustainable resource management, forest
resource education and community economic development. Our program
recognizes the value of partnerships and the significance of the SFI
standard on private forest land in Manitoba. The Private Land Resource
Planning program is a proud supporter and will work towards strengthening
our partnership with the SFI Central Canada Implementation Committee."

Patricia Pohrebniuk
Executive Director

Manitou Forest
Products
December 11, 2012

"Manitou Forest Products is pleased to participate in the
partnership and collaboration of SFI Supporters. We are encouraged
by the possibilities of expanding our resource network while concerning
ourselves with responsible forest management and sustainability, which
are important to our long term viability."

Dale Kaemingh
General Manager

Dryden District Conservation Club
Inc.
November 23, 2012

Kelley Pollock, President of the Dryden District Conservation
Club, proudly signed a Memorandum of Understanding, demonstrating the
club's support for the Central Canada SFI Implementation Committee November
23rd 2012.

Confederation College
August 1, 2012

"Confederation College is proud to be a part of this network
of SFI Supporters spanning central Canada. Partnerships breed
effective research and development and our collaboration represents yet
another opportunity to work together and ensure our forests are managed
sustainably for generations to come."

- Colin Kelley
Director, Applied Research

Manitoba and Water Stewardship - Forestry
Branch
August 1, 2012

"Partnerships, collaboration and information sharing are important
to sustainable resource management for Manitobans. There are
SFI Certified forests in Manitoba and we are proud to be a part of this
network of supporters that spans Ontario and Manitoba."